Handle Information in Care Settings – Unit Code: M/617/8130

Unit 2C04 – Unit Code: M/617/8130

RQF Level: 2

Standard Identifier: SFH074

Unit Aim

This unit covers the knowledge and skills to be able to handle information in care settings.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes: To achieve this unit, the learner will:	Assessment Criteria: Assessment of these outcomes demonstrates the learner can:
1. Understand the need for secure handling of information in care settings.	1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in care settings. 1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a care setting.
2. Know how to access support for handling information.	2.1 Describe how to access guidance, information and advice about handling information. 2.2 Explain what actions to take when there are concerns over the recording, storing or sharing of information.
3. Be able to handle information in accordance with agreed ways of working.	3.1 Keep records that are up to date, complete, accurate and legible. 3.2 Follow agreed ways of working for: recording information; storing information; sharing information.

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in line with the relevant assessment principles. Learning outcome 3 must be assessed in a real work environment.

Care settings e.g. adult, children and young people’s health settings and adult care settings.

Agreed ways of working will include policies and procedures where these exist; they may be less formally documented with micro-employers.